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The Blaine Public Library was full of great events and activities in 2024. Here are but a few highlights:
In April, we honored Joyce Vanderpol for her generous donation of the small meeting room …
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By Jonathan Jakobitz, branch manager |
1/7/25 03:26 PM
This year, OverAll Walls proudly produced Blaine’s first OverAll Walls Mural Festival in September, bringing world-class art to our small seaside town. With immense gratitude to our talented …
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By Margaret Owens, CEO |
1/7/25 03:26 PM
The Bridge Community Hope Center in Birch Bay is comprised of three ministries: the food bank, the clothing boutique and the Grace Core Chaplaincy. Each operates under the 501c3 of the Bridge …
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By Lee Connors, executive director |
1/7/25 03:25 PM
The Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District’s mission is to reduce stormwater impacts, enhance water quality, and improve and protect habitat. In 2024, BBWARM …
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By Kate Rice, program specialist |
1/7/25 02:37 PM
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) was awarded its 22nd Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
“It takes diligent …
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By Erin Carampot, accounts receivable clerk |
1/7/25 02:36 PM
This past year was our 24th year as a nonprofit organization, and it was our 23rd year providing a high-quality July concert series as well as a summer music camp for kids from Whatcom County and, …
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By Marla Tuski, president emeritus |
1/7/25 02:28 PM
The Editor:
I’ve known Laura Vogee for many years; she pours her heart into any endeavor she undertakes. The Community Assistance Program Community Toy Store is no exception.
The flak …
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1/7/25 02:24 PM
December 28, 10:04 a.m.: Death investigation on Harborview Road.
December 29, 1:53 p.m.: Civil problem on G Street.
December 28, 3:13 p.m.: Burglary on 8th Street.
December 29, 8:18 …
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1/7/25 02:23 PM
December 19, 11:51 a.m.: Theft cold call on Cowichan Road.
December 20, 11:10 a.m.: Threat cold call on Arnie Road.
December 20, 11:50 a.m.: Theft cold call on Francis Lane.
December …
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1/7/25 02:22 PM
Kevin Patrick Bianchi
May 5, 1973 – October 20, 2024
Kevin Patrick Bianchi was born in Mount Vernon, WA on May 5, 1973 and chosen, through adoption, by Stan and Sue …
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1/7/25 02:22 PM
In a few weeks, I’ll be heading back to Olympia to work on your behalf. The 2025 legislative session will be longer, lasting 105 days from January 13 to April 27.
In 2024, my efforts …
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By Alicia Rule, state representative |
1/7/25 01:32 PM
Crowds gathered along Birch Bay to participate in the 42nd Polar Bear Plunge, an annual tradition to celebrate New Year’s Day, on January 1.
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1/2/25 04:11 PM
Birch Bay counted down to 2025 on New Year’s Eve by lighting flares along the Birch Bay shoreline during the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Ring of Fire and Hope event.
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1/2/25 04:10 PM
January
• Blaine City Council reappointed Mary Lou Steward as mayor and appointed Rhyan Lopez as deputy mayor.
• Former Blaine police chief Donnell Tanksley was ceremonially sworn …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/2/25 03:52 PM
Whatcom County is accepting applications to its newly formed Birch Bay Advisory Committee until Tuesday, January 7.
Whatcom County Council approved the committee on December 3, 2024 to create an …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/2/25 03:47 PM
Washington state members of Congress announced the Cascade High-Speed Rail project has received $49.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/2/25 03:44 PM
State and federal agriculture officials have declared the ‘murder hornet,’ officially known as the northern giant hornet, eradicated in the U.S. after three years have passed without …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/2/25 03:37 PM
Bellingham Police Department arrested a Blaine man on December 27, 2024 who was wanted for a string of felonies including burglary, assault and eluding police.
Multiple law enforcement agencies …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/2/25 03:34 PM
